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Unlock 360

Wendy York Davoud

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Welcome to Unlock 360 Podcast, where each episode unpacks the practices, partnerships, and people behind measurable gains in student outcomes. From building collaborative leadership cultures to designing equity-driven systems, you'll hear what happens when clarity, coherence, and coaching align. Whether you're a superintendent, campus leader, or classroom educator, Unlock 360 offers fresh insights, practical strategies, and an honest look at what it takes to create lasting impact. New episod ...
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Autonome

Fran Kenton

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Introducing Autonome – a pioneering program that seamlessly integrates Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) with mindfulness through a distinctive coaching approach. Through that interconnection and our unique use of coaching protocols, Autonome expertly guides students towards reaching their potential and desired future. Empower personal development with Autonome!
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OnYourMark is a mission-driven podcast exploring how high-dosage virtual tutoring can close early literacy gaps and expand opportunity for students across the country. Through conversations with superintendents, chief academic officers, and education leaders, the show dives into scalable solutions that merge human connection with data-driven instruction. The tone is intelligent, purposeful, and compassionate, focused on equity, access, and impact
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Pega6 is going to revolutionize higher ed by creating laser-focused, highly affordable "career accelerators" that bypass the university system and produce entry-level employees who are job-ready from day one.
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We believe multi-tier intervention model should be foundationally built on being proactive and preventive, while integrating evidenced based initiatives such as MTSS, PBIS, collective efficacy, continuous improvement science, implementation science, along with other models to meet the needs of all students.
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PeopleBench is democratizing workforce strategy, helping district and school leaders to: Address the urgent wellbeing crisis by measuring, monitoring, and managing workforce resilience Respond to the fundamental problems that challenge wellbeing, through creating an evidence-informed workforce strategy
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We stand alongside educators, students, and professionals—partnering to create the world's leading platform for collaborative AI. Our mission is to empower lifelong learning about AI and work with AI, developing domain expertise, AI enablement, and human excellence throughout the journey from classroom to career.
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We exist to close the gap between possibility and participation—redesigning systems so families and communities don't just endure change, but shape it. Kin & Commons is a strategic consulting group that builds future-ready ecosystems by mobilizing networks, elevating community power, and creating multigenerational solutions for economic mobility.
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Old Soul

Old Soul

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Old Soul is a restorative and relatable podcast that dives into the heart of entrepreneurship through the eyes of its youngest champions. Hosted by three passionate business owners in their early to mid-twenties, this podcast peels back the layers of what it means to be a young entrepreneur in today's world. Each episode is a journey into the personal narratives of guests who have ventured into business at an early age, often labeled as Old Souls for their precocious achievements. The show e ...
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud speaks with Principal Katherine Hunt of McAlester Public Schools, a veteran educator with more than 40 years of service. Kathy shares her journey from classroom teacher to principal, the influence of her father’s legacy, and what it meant to transform a former junior high into a warm and joyful…
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On Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud talks with Dr. Samuel Bonsu Jr., Principal of Krum High School in Krum ISD, Texas. From accidentally entering education through a “you need to come back to Texas” phone call to leading a fast growing 4A high school, Dr. Bonsu’s story is rooted in mentors, faith, and servant leadership. He shares how his core m…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Assistant Superintendent Timothy Ray of Catoosa Public Schools in Oklahoma to explore how thoughtful systems, teacher leadership, and steady change are shaping the future of the district. Timothy shares his journey from classroom teacher and award winning assistant principal to d…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Principal Guadalupe Montañez of Deanna Davenport Elementary in Canutillo ISD, a border community school that has made meaningful strides by strengthening culture, deepening teacher collaboration, and using high quality instructional materials with fidelity. Guadalupe shares how i…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Jonathan Eggerman, Deputy Superintendent of Pine Tree ISD, to explore how proximity, relationships, and everyday leadership practices are fueling major growth across the district. Jonathan shares his path from Arkansas coach and principal to deputy superintendent in East Texas, a…
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In this episode, host Mindy Sjoblom sits down with Dr. Rick Surrency, Superintendent of Putnam County School District in Florida, and Laura France, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction. Together, they share how a district once labeled “in decline” moved from a 54.9% graduation rate and multiple failing schools to over 92% graduatio…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud talks with Principal Harley Webb of Bridge Creek High School in Bridge Creek Public Schools, Oklahoma. Harley shares her journey from Texas small town and college softball to high school principal, and how one student who could not read shifted her sense of responsibility as a leader. Wendy and…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud talks with Dr. NaTasha Crain, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at Marshall Independent School District. Dr. Crain shares her path from alt-cert English teacher to award-winning principal to district leader — and how her East Texas roots continue to shape her work. Wendy an…
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Mindy Sjoblom sits down with Danae Reynolds, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Palo Alto Unified School District, to explore how a high-performing district dug beneath its overall scores to confront unfinished learning and better support student groups who weren’t yet meeting grade-level expectations. Danae shares how Palo Alto Unif…
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In this episode of The BoodleBox Podcast, host France Hoang, CEO and Co-founder of BoodleBox, talks with Dr. David Sciarretta, Superintendent of Albert Einstein Academies in San Diego. With more than three decades in education and a long track record in charter leadership, David shares how his journey from reluctant educator to founding principal a…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud talks with Dr. Katie Jarnot, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Eagle County School District. She shares how her team is guiding the district through change, navigating the recovery from Covid, and strengthening systems that support equitable learning for all students. W…
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On Proving Grounds, host Kristina Francis talks with Waymond Jackson, President of EdFarm, and Kai Frazier, Founder & CEO of Kai XR, in this very first episode, about how Birmingham’s learning ecosystem helps edtech tools move from prototype to real classroom impact. They unpack how EdFarm’s innovation challenges and teacher fellow network created …
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In the very first episode of Autonome, host Fran Kenton, Founder and Creator of Autonome, sits down with Jarrad Grandy, Executive Director of Student Services at Oakland Schools. Serving more than 176,000 students across 28 districts, Jarrad shares how his journey from teacher to administrator to countywide leader shaped his mission to help every s…
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In the very first episode of NO ENTRY Level, host Jeremy Smith sits down with Ira Zlotowitz, Co Founder and CEO of GPARENCY and founder of Avery, to unpack how AI and automation are changing commercial real estate finance and what it now means to hire early career talent. Ira shares the journey from building a top ten commercial mortgage brokerage …
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On Whole Child: Personalized Tiered Supports, host Naren Balasubramaniam sits down with Erik Carlson, High School Principal, and Joshua Glick, MTSS Director, from Holton Public Schools in Michigan — marking the very first episode of the show. Together, they walk through how a small district is building a truly collaborative, K–12 approach to multi-…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy R. York Davoud sits down with Carrie Reed, Deputy Superintendent of Splendora ISD in Texas. Carrie’s story moves from fourth-grade classroom teacher to principal, to briefly leaving public education entirely, and then returning with a renewed sense of purpose — now serving as deputy superintendent in the d…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud talks with Dr. Julie Williams, Deputy Superintendent of Fayetteville Public Schools. With 36 years in education from rural Missouri to a region anchored by Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Williams shares how operational decisions can dramatically enhance equity, safety, sustainability, and student w…
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In this episode of the PeopleBench Podcast, host Steve Merly sits down with Jarrod Vance, Principal of Crestview Elementary School in Ashland, Ohio. After 17 years as a middle school teacher, Jarrod made the unexpected leap into leading a PreK–4 building — and discovered a whole new understanding of culture, leadership, and what it means to support…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy R. York Davoud sits down with Harrison Gillaspy, Principal of Piney Woods Elementary School in Splendora ISD. Harrison’s leadership journey moved quickly to four schools in one year giving him a unique, on-the-ground understanding of how systems, culture, and clarity impact student learning. Now in his sec…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy R. York Davoud sits down with Eric Holt, Principal of Lago Vista Middle School in Texas. With experience as a teacher, coach, AP, and now long-serving principal, Eric shares how clarity, consistency, and culture shape the middle school experience for every learner. From simplifying instructional expectatio…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with John Jameson, Principal of El Dorado High School in El Dorado, Arkansas. John leads a nationally recognized comprehensive high school that has been named one of the best high schools in America by U.S. News and World Report and earned a B rating from the Arkansas Department of Ed…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Dr. Jamie Harper Martinez, Assistant Superintendent of Van Alstyne Independent School District. Dr. Martinez shares how her district is navigating rapid growth while keeping instruction aligned, supporting teachers, and strengthening collaboration across every campus. Wendy and D…
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In this episode of the PeopleBench Podcast, host Steve sits down with Dr. Luke Bell, Principal of Fairview High School in Northwest Pennsylvania and a proud alum who once walked these same hallways as a student. Dr. Bell shares how returning to his hometown shaped his leadership, how he navigated a $45M renovation, and how he built a culture center…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Dr. Michael Houston, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional & Administrative Support for Channelview ISD in Texas. With experience as a teacher, coach, AP, principal, district leader, and now deputy superintendent, Dr. Houston shares how clarity, culture, and systems alignment ar…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Superintendent Steve Clugston of Pine Tree Independent School District in East Texas. With more than 20 years as a superintendent, Clugston shares how transforming culture—not just curriculum—became the heartbeat of Pine Tree’s turnaround story. From redefining district-level ser…
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In today’s episode, Unlock 360 with Patrick Keeley, host Wendy R. York Davoud sits down with Superintendent Patrick Keeley of Mountain Empire Unified School District in San Diego County, California. Superintendent Keeley shares his journey from classroom teacher to leading the district where he once graduated, reflecting on the lessons learned in r…
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In this episode, host Mindy Sjoblom sits down with Dr. Edie Sohigian, Executive Director of Elementary School Education for Sampson County Schools in North Carolina. Together, they dig into Edie's journey from major urban school districts to leading in a rural setting, exploring the unique challenges and opportunities of each. The conversation unfo…
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In today’s episode, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Dr. Bobbie Trevino, Superintendent of Zapata County Independent School District in Texas. With over 37 years of experience in education, Dr. Trevino shares her inspiring journey from bilingual elementary teacher to superintendent of her hometown district, reflecting on how leadership develop…
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In today’s episode, host Nate Lichte sits down with David Carson, Superintendent at Gooding School District (ID). A longtime educator and rural leader, David shares a “listen first” approach to culture—learning community history, aligning decisions to local values, and celebrating wins so the positive story travels farther than the noise. From dist…
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In this episode, host Nate Lichte sits down with Jeremy Fewell, Superintendent of Mississinewa Community Schools (IN). From a district with high transfer enrollment and significant poverty, Jeremy walks through a “students-first always” approach: transparent communication, data-anchored decisions, and community partnerships that meet real needs. Th…
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In today’s episode, host Nate Lichte sits down with Dr. Chris Daughtry, Superintendent of Lewis Cass Schools (IN). With deep roots in rural education and service in the Air Force Reserve, Chris shares how he’s leading through listening, rebuilding trust, and shaping a strategic plan that reflects both fiscal responsibility and community pride. From…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Devoud sits down with David Ritchey, Superintendent of Lamesa Independent School District in rural West Texas. David shares how his district is leading with heart and innovation—creating equitable opportunities through technology, strong Tier 1 instruction, and community-rooted career pathways. Togeth…
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In today’s episode, host Nate Lichte sits down with Kellen Adams, Superintendent of Schools at Leavenworth USD 453. A 17-year educator and entrepreneur, Kellen brings a business-minded lens to district leadership, balancing budget realities, community dynamics, and culture building in one of Kansas’s most unique ecosystems. From managing declining …
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In today’s episode, host Nate Lichte sits down with Rusty Taylor, Superintendent of Lakeland Joint School District (ID). New to the role yet seasoned across nearly every seat in a school system, Rusty shares how he’s centering relationships, aligning teams, and rebuilding momentum with a simple north star: kids first. From launching a districtwide …
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In today's episode, "Unlock 360 with Charles Gideon," host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Principal Charles Gideon of Castleberry Elementary in Castleberry ISD. Principal Gideon shares the journey that led him from the classroom to school leadership and his pride in building a culture of excellence and fun at "DFW's favorite elementary school." F…
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In today’s episode, host Mindy Sjoblom sits down with Dr. Jerry D. Hollingsworth, Superintendent of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District in Northwest Fort Worth, Texas. With more than three decades in education, Dr. Hollingsworth shares how listening, consistency, and community trust are driving the district’s next chapter of growth. …
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Stacey Cohen, Principal of Mesa View Elementary School, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Stacey shares how her team moved from the brink of turnaround to sustained performance—and most recently, national recognition as a Blue Ribbon School—by pairing research-based practice with a cu…
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In today’s episode, host Sarvesh Bhardwaj sits down with Brent Vermeulen, Principal of Illiana Christian High School in Indiana. Brent shares his journey from engineering teacher to school leader and reflects on how school culture, relationships, and innovation shape daily life for both students and teachers. They explore what it means to build tru…
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In today’s episode, host Nate Lichte sits down with Dr. Bradford Lusk, who serves as the Superintendent of Hamilton Community Schools in Hamilton, Michigan. Known for his authentic, community-first leadership, Dr. Lusk shares how he rebuilt trust, restored engagement, and positioned his rural district for innovation and growth. From hosting “Scoop …
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In today’s episode, host Sarvesh Bhardwaj sits down with Patrick Keating, principal of Baden High School. Patrick shares his journey from classroom teacher to school leader, offering candid insights into how Catholic schools can scale enrollment while staying rooted in mission. They explore the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid grow…
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In this episode of Unlock 360°, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Scott Kilgore, Superintendent of Ingleside ISD. From classroom teacher and coach to district leader, Scott shares his journey and the lessons that shaped his leadership. Together, Wendy and Scott explore how Ingleside ISD is cultivating a “District of Champions” culture, balancin…
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In this episode, host Sarvesh Bhardwaj sits down with Karen Oliver, Chief Academic Officer at Options Schools in Indiana. With decades of experience spanning classroom teaching, instructional coaching, and district leadership, Karen shares her journey from journalism student to educational leader dedicated to alternative education. Together, they e…
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Welcome to Season 4 of Unlock 360°: An LTL Podcast! In our very first episode of the new season, host Wendy York Davoud sits down with Lindsey Hawvermale, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Comanche ISD. With over two decades of experience, Lindsey shares her unique path from the science classroom to district leadership, reflecting on th…
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In today’s episode, host Sarvesh Bhardwaj sits down with Paul Knapstein, a seasoned educator and principal with more than three decades of experience, most of it spent in Catholic schools. Paul shares the story of his journey from classroom teacher to school leader, offering unique insights into what truly supports teachers and fosters student succ…
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In this episode, host Sarvesh Bhardwaj sits down with Kelly Cota, a lifelong educator and the K-12 Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator for Cedar Falls Community School District in Iowa. With over 26 years of experience, Kelly shares her journey through the education system, from classroom teaching to state-level consulting. Together, they explor…
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In our very first episode of the Magna AI Podcast, host Sarvesh Bhardwaj, PhD sits down with Michael Novak, Assistant Superintendent at Northern Highlands Regional High School and Adjunct Professor at Ramapo College. With 20 years of experience spanning the classroom and district leadership, Michael shares how teacher support has evolved from simpl…
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In this episode of Old Soul, Matthew Millstein chats with Brian Carlson, co-founder and CEO of Storytime AI, about reimagining early literacy in the age of artificial intelligence. What began as a personalized storybook app with 85,000+ downloads is now evolving into a classroom-ready tool built to meet the needs of real teachers—and the real kids …
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In this episode of Old Soul, Matthew Millstein sits down with Rowana Miller, founder and executive director of Cosmic Writers, to explore how creative writing can transform literacy, learning, and young lives. Born during the early days of the pandemic and propelled by a wildly successful virtual camp, Cosmic Writers has grown into a nationwide mov…
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